2008 Nautor Swan 45
LOA
13.84m (45.4ft)
Beam
4.10m (13.5ft)
Displacement
10,433kg (23,001lbs)
Year
2008–2013
Manufacturer
Nautor Swan
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 13.84 m | 45.4 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.19 m | 40.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.10 m | 13.5 ft |
| Draft | 2.50 m | 8.2 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.50 m | 64.0 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg | 23,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg | 9,500 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² | 1,023 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L | 47.6 gal |
| Water Capacity | 350 L | 92.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | German Frers | |
| Country of Origin | Finland | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
20.21
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
41.3%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.75 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
15.2
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2008 Nautor Swan 45
The Swan 45 is a modern classic from Nautor with both racing and cruising versions. German Frers' design balances performance and comfort in a yacht built to the highest standards of Finnish craftsmanship.